“Superstar” remains a truly timeless record from one of the truly revered voices of any generation and genre. In simpler terms, Luther Vandross could sing his ass off. And at 27, I probably don’t hold the most weight in the world coining the phrase “they don’t make music like this anymore.” But, shit, a spade is a spade.

between both of my parents growing up i was fed a steady audio regimen of MJ, stevie wonder, luther vandross marvin gaye and curits mayfield. my mother had a flair for disco…the first song that ever gave me “the chills” was rick james super freak something about that beat man…the baseline was mean the keys were eerie that shit used to have a lil muhfucka boppin all over the house. i love soul music.